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Kiwi Tripsters is a fortnightly travel podcast about exploring our wonderful world. Mike Yardley & Chris Lynch share top travel experiences & ignite your love for all things travel

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    • Jun 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 103 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Kiwi Tripsters

    Highlights of Hanoi and Halong Bay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 35:26


    We take in the sights and sensory experiences of Northern Vietnam in Hanoi. We dabble in the watery of world of Halong Bay. Beyond Vietnam, we explore more of Indochina, with a dip with Cambodia and exploring wonderful Angkor.

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    Winter escape to Vanuatu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 36:36


    Kick winter's chill to the kerb and escape to Vanuatu. Just three hours direct flight from Auckland, Port Vila is a fabulous holiday playground. We dive into Port Vila's culinary scene, its cultural draws and meet some its enterprising craft producers. Further afield, we head to Lelepa Island and Moso Island.

    Colombia's conspicuous classic trails

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 28:10


    On this episode, we take in some classics in Colombia with a trip through Bogota and Cartagena. We also go Canadian, to the mighty city of Montreal. Plus we discuss some of the world's most popular dishes that don't originate from where you would think!

    Sydney's top walking trails

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 32:58


    We hit the road for mighty Manawatū. Plus we check out the Murray River port town of Echuca and strike out on some great walking trails in Sydney.

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    Western Australia and Estonia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 35:38


    On this edition, head to Western Australia with a swag of urban of adventure in Perth and Freemantle. Further afield, we tootle through the fairytale charm of Tallinn, Estonia. And we take a ride on the rails with Forgotten World Adventures.

    Soaking up the Mediterranean sunshine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 34:00


    On this edition, we head to the magical Greek Islands. We delve into the delights of the Aegean Sea, sampling Naxos and Syros. Sticking with the sun, sand and ocean, we hop around the French Riviera. Plus we have some top tips on busting jetlag, when flying long-haul.

    Exploring Lyon and Lucca in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 34:52


    In this episode, Mount Ruapehu adventure plus Italy to France, exploring Lyon and Lucca in Europe.

    Museum trails of Amsterdam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 29:16


    On this edition, we head south to Central Otago to explore the vineyards and fruit bowl of Cromwell. Further afield, we breeze through Amsterdam and swan around the Swan Valley.

    Vienna's cultural treasures and culinary highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 38:06


    On this edition, we're off to Vienna. We head to the proud Austrian capital to delve into its cultural treasures. Across the border, take a day trip to Bratislava. Back home, Great Lake Taupo. We take to the water and hit the trails at Craters Park.

    Brilliance of Cuzco and the Inca Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 35:44


    On the latest episode New Zealand's Banks Peninsula and Lyttelton which is bursting with creative temptations. Soak in some island jaunts and explore the charms of Akaroa. Further afield, bucket-list your way to South America, to Cusco and the wondrous waterworks of Iguazu Falls.

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    Sunshine Coast safari and sights

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 35:02


    Time to grab your fill of sunshine moments, on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Queensland's sedate holiday strip is awash with a safari of sights and experiences. Spend a night at Australia Zoo, feast on the foodie scene in Mooloolaba, discover the charms of Rainbow Beach on horseback, and take a ride on the Mary Valley Rattler.

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    Haast highway of New Zealand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 34:32


    On Kiwi Tripsters, we head to Glacier Country to marvel over Franz Josef and Fox. Sticking with the great outdoors, when was the last time you took a drive of the Haast Pass highway? What are some of the weirdest laws around the world? And we celebrate New Zealand's tastiest signature treats.

    Swiss holidays in Lucerne and Interlaken

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 37:26


    Beat the heat and jet away to Switzerland and lucerne for some great alpine adventures. Plus we head to Interlaken, gateway to Jungfrau. Back home, we dive into Wellington's culinary scene and enjoy some wild and wooly outdoor experiences across the Wellington region.

    Wairarapa's signature autumn escapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 28:40


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, Autumn escapes in Wairarapa and Otago. We head over Rimutaka Hill to forage in Featherston and Greytown. Wine time is calling in Martinborough. Further south, we dive into Dunedin's cultural treasures and we go wild on the Otago Peninsula

    New England's coastal gems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 34:44


    On the latest episode of Kiwi Tripsters, the hosts hit the road in coastal New England. Start your journey amid the gilded glory of Newport Rhode Island. Head east to Salem, home to the infamous witch trials and take a dip with New Hampshire's coastal city of Portsmouth, before taking in Maine and the proud town of Portland.

    Wondrous rocks in the Waitaki and bucket list travel in Canada's BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 33:08


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, we discover the delights of the Waitaki District abd head to Whitestone country and its stirring natural rock formations. Don't miss the Vanished World Fossil Centre. And we showcase the joys of Oamaru. Further afield, whizz your way to Whistler in British Colombia.

    Heritage stays in NZ's historic hotels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 40:32


    On this episode, historic hotels of New Zealand. Roadside inns with a storied history, in the North and South. Let's have some fun with Finns, with a dip in Helsinki. Plus, we size up the great Hungarian capital, Budapest.

    Samoa cradle of the South Pacific

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 45:20


    On this episode, beautiful is back. Kiwi Tripsters heads to beautiful Samoa, the cradle of the South Pacific. From chasing waterfalls and remarkable volcanic rock formations, to feasting on the seafood and drinking in the culture, beautiful Samoa is power-packed with vacation pleasures.

    Mighty Massachusetts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 37:48


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, Mighty Massachusetts. Anchoring New England, we dive into the history, culture and cuisine of Boston. Heading South, hello Cape Cod. And west of Boston, we checkout the delights of Springfield. Join us for a roadie around mighty Mass

    Bucket list and Big Screen Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 36:48


    Mike and Andrew go tripping on some bucket-list train excursions – Switzerland's Golden Pass Line and the Indian Pacific. They also showcase some classic travel movies to fuel your wanderlust and dabble in some virtual travel in America's National Parks.

    Holiday Heaven in Hawaii

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 43:56


    Mike and Andrew arouse and celebrate the sweet sensation of Hawaiian Islands in the first episode of the new year.. From Pearl Harbour to the Na Pali Coast, the best of O'ahu, Maui and Kaua'i. Join the boys for some Aloha time in the Hawaiian Islands.

    Exploring Ipoh and Penang in Malaysia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 37:18


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, we're in Malaysia, visiting Ipoh and Penang. Here you find that history, culture, and nature are aplenty. We go to the Lost World Of Tambun, numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and dangle ourselves 65 stories above Penang. We visit a rainforest, marvel at street art, visit museums, and sample local eats. We're off exploring Malaysia.

    Captivating Kuala Lumpur

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 33:06


    Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia that never fails to impress. The sheer diversity of people, natural experiences and epic engineering is ever-present. We go to Batu caves and Sunway theme park. We take in some amazing heritage walks, a spot of shopping, and local eats. Let's go exploring in Kuala Lumpur.

    Northern Italy touring with Globus Tours, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 36:40


    Northern Italy and Swiss touring is on the second installment of Kiwi Tripsters travel podcast series with Globus tours. Mike's journey with Choice Touring continues into the Swiss Alps and Northern Italy where he drives across the Saint Bernard Pass, delve into the alpine jewel of Aosta and go villa-spotting amid the glamour of Como.

    Swiss Touring with Globus Touring, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 39:22


    Swiss tourism with Globus Tours is the topic on this edition of Kiwi Tripsters. We dabble in the delights of Zurich, discover the gems of the national capital Bern and swing through the glittery sights of the Swiss Riveria. Let's go exploring with Globus Tours.

    Summer in the South Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 34:08


    It's Summer in the South Island as we gear up for the lazy, hazy golden days in the South of New Zealand. We head to Havelock and the delights of Pelorus Sound. Take a drive on Selwyn's Great Alpine Highway and savour the ocean elements in Kaikōura. Plus, we trace the mighty Clutha River.

    Europe Christmas Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 44:46


    Join us as we get our jingle on and showcase the splendour of Europe's best Christmas markets. Plus we head to the mighty port city of Genova, dabble about in Liechtenstein and cross the Tasman to explore the brilliance of Bendigo in Victoria, Australia

    Historic encounters in Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 36:26


    Mike and Andrew join the history's trail in Europe on this episode of Kiwi Tripsters, They take a dabble with the storied town of Bregenz in Lake Constance and head to Vilnius in Lithuania, where the shadow of Stalin can still be felt. They talk about Tombstone tourism and the most famous graveyards in the world? And we hit the road on some scenic drives from Whangarei.

    Milan's magnificent encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 42:18


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters Mike and Andrew hit the catwalk of Italy's fashion capital, Milan, walk in the footsteps, say hello to Mexico City and sample the sights in South Africa's Cape Winelands region

    Frankfurt frolics, Kalahari safari, scholarly Cambridge and sun-seeking in San Diego.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 37:42


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, Mike and Andrew chat about Europe's great gateways - Frankfurt. take in the city essentials. Safari fans, let's talk the Kalahari. Scholars? We're off to Cambridge in the UK. And we chase the sun to San Diego.

    Movie hotels, Royal stays, Kruger safari and Illinois Route 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 44:32


    Mike and Andrew showcase hotels that are their own celebrities thanks to Hollywood, they go on safari in Kruger National Park, take a drive on Illinois Route 66 and check out some British royal residences that you can actually book a room in!

    Coasting it in the Bay of Plenty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 39:41


    Hosts Mike and Andrew hit the Bay of Plenty in the North Island of New Zealand. Home to some of New Zealand's best loved beaches, they tuck into Tauranga and Mount Maunganui taking in the Western Bay and some unmissable scenes out east.

    Spring adventures in Rotorua

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 37:59


    Head to the birthplace of New Zealand tourism to bask in the geothermal glories of Rotorua. Mike and Andrew dive into the dining scene and check out some of the city's latest enticements from the lakefront boardwalk to New Zealand's latest Great Ride.

    Coast to Coast in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 50:21


    On the latest episode of Kiwi Tripsters, Mike and Andrew go Coast to Coast in Australia. From the sass and stature of harbourside Sydney, to the wonders out West in Perth, they stake out some great trails, enticing eats and suitable refreshments in some of the great Australia coastal cities.

    Spring escape on the Gold Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 39:31


    Mike and Andrew venture to Australia's greatest holiday playground, the mighty Gold Coast. From the beaches and bling of Surfers Paradise, to the wonders of the Hinterland, the mountain villages and luxury retreats, we've got all bases covered.

    Brilliance of Brisbane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 43:55


    The shine and brilliance of Brisbane is the topic of talk in this episode. Get ready to swap the thermals for holiday warmth and bask in the urban pleasures of embracing Brisbane. Take in the history, culture and best neighbourhoods in the city and hop across the bay to Moreton Island.

    Blazing trails through Southern Queensland Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 49:03


    On this episode Mike and Andrew head for the country. Southern Queensland Country. They hit the road west from Brisbane to Australia's largest inland city, Toowoomba, and the graze heartily from the Granite Belt Wine region.

    Magical encounters in Marlborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 34:35


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, Mike and Andrew discuss top of the South, Marlborough. Mike heads to magical Marlborough to enjoy some sound encounters in Queen Charlotte and highlights two great lodge stays He tastes his way through wine country, plus dives into other inviting indulgences to be found in Blenheim. Welcome to Marlborough.

    Blissed-out in the Sunshine Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 44:13


    Mike and escape the clutches of winter for the warm embrace of the Sunshine Coast. Join us we as indulge in Mooloolaba's beachy pleasures, venture into the hinterland where charming mountain villages and rainforests await and savour the creative magic of Eumundi.

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    The glitter strip of the Gold Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 40:33


    We say G'day to the GC. From the glitter strip of the Gold Coast and the dynamic dining scene, to the vast trail of treats of Tamborine Mountain and the thrills of the theme parks, escape to play on the GC.

    The power of disaster tourism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 34:45


    The power world of dark tourism. From scenes of horror and tragedy to sites that forever changed our world and are a stamp in time and history of evil, dominations and past sins that were carried out on our own species. Join us on a journey where the backstory packs a history-making punch.

    Savouring the Pacifics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 40:35


    Pacific islands are the call of the times from New Zealand as winter sets in and travellers look to tropical shores to soak up golden sands of the South Pacific. Plus, staring into the reality of post-covid travel - where are the traps and the top tricks to get through to those fav holidays destinations.

    Autumn adventures in Wanaka

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 36:51


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, getaway to Wānaka this autumn. We dive into the thriving food and drinks scene, check out some family crowd-pleasers, dip into local culture and soak up the world-beating adventures in the great outdoors.

    Autumn treats in Hurunui

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 32:11


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters we head for the hills, the hot pools, the vines and coastline of the Hurunui District. From sipping wine in Waipara to gazing in wonder at the cliffs of Gore Bay, join us for a flavourful autumn roadie all over the Hurunui.

    Sydney Vivid lights and West Coast road trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 33:43


    International travel is back after a long hiatus and what way to kick-off this episode with the best lights festival in the world, Vivid Sydney. We break the ice on this amazing lights extravaganza and let you in on what Sydney has got planning to charm you with. Plus, the superbly diversified landscapes of West Coast of New Zealand that never fail to impress. Also, welcome to the new co-host at Kiwi Tripsters Andrew Sepie!

    Mighty times in Manawatu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 25:53


    On this edition of Kiwi Tripsters, we hit the road to take a fresh look at mighty Manawatū. From the fun of Feilding and the art, eats and beats of Palmerston North, to the spectacular array of outdoorsy pursuits across the scenic countryside, welcome to Manawatū.

    Remarkable Ruapehu

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 28:25


    Remarkable Ruapehu is the topic of discussion between Mike and Chris on this third installment of Mt Ruapehu and Ohakune. Starting with a road-trip through Ruapehu in the perky mountain town of Ohakune to enjoying a day ride through the Ohakune Old Coach Road, a 15km thrill ride connecting Horopito to Ohakune. The drama and grandeur of Ruapehu is power-packed as a year-round wonderland for outdoorsy adventure never fails to impress. Crowned by the triple volcanoes of the central plateau and the majestic Tongariro National Park, make tracks to the wide open spaces and hospitality charms of Ruapehu.

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    Scenic adventures in Selwyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 35:19


    Selwyn in the heart of Canterbury is the first show Mike and Chris kick of 2022. Mike starts off with the Great Alpine Highway through the very picturesque Arthur's Pass. He visits Milton Estate winery before taking on the high octane adventures with Alpine jet thrills.

    Summer Getaways in the South Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 40:33


    Summer getaways in the South Island are one of the best summer travel escapes to be experienced. From the scenic frames of Lake Brunner to the historic chattels of Arrowtown and not to miss the award-winning Central Otago wineries and their top Pinots. Whatever your plans are in Summer, if you can fit in a trip down South - it will be well worth the drive,

    Celebrating the Great South

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 33:43


    Celebrating the Great South of New Zealand is a dream of an adventure junkie. The walks, tramps, the nature, wildlife and the majestic fjords never disappoint travellers as to how much they can discover and divulge in. For top summer experience and a great roadie travel down to the Great South by starting with listening to Mike's experiences across this wonderous region in Aotearoa!

    Summer in Christchurch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 32:31


    Christchurch and Canterbury is one of the best destinations to travel to has its own charm over summer and you can live it all with Mike and Chris on the show as they take you around their hometown. Get down to Christchurch and celebrate the south this summer.

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